Cardinal Dolan statement

Statement from Cardinal Dolan in response to questions from ‘The Irish Times’ last week

“While obviously others do not consider themselves bound by the promised confidentiality – so necessary and understandable to assure a fair and honest gathering of information – requested by the Apostolic See, I certainly do.

“Thus, I am unable to comment upon the report, other than to stand by the diligence of the six visitors, and the accuracy of the data we found – both of positive and challenging nature – and presented to the Congregation for Catholic Education in Rome.”